Frida
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61 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

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  • Starring: Alfred Molina, Salma Hayek
  • Summary: Chronicles the life Frida Kahlo (Hayek) shared openly and unflinchingly with her mentor and husband, Diego Rivera (Molina), as this young couple took the art by storm. (Miramax)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    Sometimes we feel as if the film careens from one colorful event to another without respite, but sometimes it must have seemed to Frida Kahlo as if her life did, too.
  2. Dallas Observer
    Reviewed by: Gregory Weinkauf
    80
    The bulk of the film showcases some of the best direction of actors this year.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Tim Merrill
    60
    Frida favors us with plenty of color, a feast of eye candy. As food for the soul, however...there are always her paintings.
  4. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    25
    I doubt if the results would have satisfied Kahlo, whose originality in matters of life, art, and ideas was vastly more far-reaching.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. [Anonymous]
    10
    Great performance by Salma Haykek and molina. A gorgeous film!
  2. Andrea
    10
    Great movie. Still, my hopes about this film were not high, so I can even say I enjoyed. Selma Hayek surprised me, positively. I did not expect her to be convincing enough, but she actually made me believe that she is Frida. Alfred Molina also seems to be good choice for the role of Diego Rivera. This movie is not just for Frida Kahlo fans and admirers, everybody should give it a chance.… Expand
  3. gailk
    10
    Not sure why this movie is getting such lousy reviews-most reviewers speak to what is lacking in the film-this is a film worth watching if only for its vivid portrayals of characters larger than life. Really you only have an hour and a bit to look at the WHOLE life of an artist and in that respect this film speaks volumes.… Expand

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